ICMM welcomes Maaden as its 26th company member

Maaden’s entry follows ICMM’s rigorous new member admission process, which requires independent assessment of the company’s commitment to implementing ICMM’s Mining Principles. Maaden was recommended for admission by ICMM’s Independent Expert Review Panel (IERP) and formally endorsed by ICMM’s Council, which is made up of the CEOs of its member companies. Maaden becomes ICMM’s first member based in the Middle East.

Maaden’s membership comes shortly after another recent admission, of India’s Hindustan Zinc Ltd, in a previously unrepresented region. This latest inclusion underscores the growing interest from companies all around the world to join ICMM in its mission to positively influence improved sustainability performance across the broader mining industry.

Established?in 1997 in Saudi Arabia, Maaden’s portfolio includes phosphates, aluminium, gold and copper across 17 operations. It is among the world’s fastest-growing mining companies, aiming to expand tenfold by 2040. Maaden already has partnerships with several ICMM members.

The IERP recognised how Maaden’s leadership approach aligned with ICMM’s Sustainable Development Performance Expectations and Position Statements. Among other strengths, the Panel commended strong ethical business conduct and anti-corruption frameworks, strong sustainable development management systems, quality assurance, and audit mechanisms and forward-looking strategy on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI).

Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of ICMM, said:

“We are pleased to welcome Maaden as ICMM’s first Middle Eastern member. With its ambitious growth plans, Maaden is innovating, developing talent, and demonstrating strong leadership in responsible mining. With Saudi Arabia poised to play a pivotal role in the global minerals sector in the years ahead, we look forward to Maaden’s active participation in ICMM’s work and its contribution to advancing sustainable mining practices both in Saudi Arabia and across the region.”

Bob Wilt, CEO of Maaden, said:

“We are extremely proud to announce our membership of ICMM today and even more so as the inaugural regional member. This is about being part of conversations that matter. The way mining is done is changing, and we want to help lead that change – with ideas, action, and a clear sense of responsibility. We look forward to working with ICMM members to help ensure that mining creates long-term value for future economies and societies.”

By becoming a member, Maaden commits to ICMM’s Mining Principles which define good practice environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements for the mining industry through a comprehensive set of 40 performance expectations. They apply at asset level and include third party assurance and validation. Applicable to all ICMM company members, they therefore apply to around 650 sites in 50 countries.

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